So sorry to hear this. As for documents, focus on those you'll need to prove your identity and financial position. Things that come to mind are: Drivers licens

So sorry to hear this. As for documents, focus on those you'll need to prove your identity and financial position. Things that come to mind are: Drivers licenses Passports Birth certificates Social security cards (not technically ID but good to have) Insurance documents (home, auto, health, life, anything else) Property deeds or rental agreements for real estate, vehicles, any other major physical investments (own a boat? a tractor?) Latest statements from bank accounts, credit cards, etc (digital copies will suffice - this is more about making sure you have account numbers, etc.) Checkbooks Paperwork from any corporate entities you may own or agreements such as stock option plans (digital may suffice here as well) A digital copy (photos on phone if necessary) of your last year's tax documents Photos of your last few pay stubs (if they're not already digital) Any financial vehicles whose ownership depends on physical documents, such as bearer bonds If you have documents relating to care of relatives (guardianship, power of attorney, DNR), bring those If you have a will, make sure you have a copy (digital or otherwise). Any other licensing documentation you might expect to want to refer to without having to ask the issuing body for a replacement (firearms licenses, medical licenses, marriage licenses, etc.) Any documents relating to medical history or prescriptions Contact info for everyone you know (this may already be digital, but some people do still keep Rolodexes or little black books) Keys to any and all the things (shed, office, storage unit, safety deposit box, whatever) You'll likely want to bring with you any laptops and external hard drives you own. If you're somewhat electronics savvy and have a desktop computer, consider extracting its drive too and taking that with you. And of course, it's the things with sentimental value that are hardest to replace. You can always buy a new stereo system or replace a pair of jeans you left behind (even if you have to wear the jeans you did take until they fall apart and play music over a $20 pair of computer speakers while you save up to replace that tuner). You can never replace your photographs, your favorite stuffed animal from childhood, your grandmother's jewelry. Good luck!